The Music of Christmas Cantata at Knox United Church
The Knox United Church choir directed by Douglas R Watson presents The Music of Christmas a cantata to be sung at Tummel and Roblin United Churches 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. This program includes carols and a film of favorite carols with two dimensional animation prior to the cantata presentation. The order features Prologue Along the Christmas Road Holy Night O Little Town of Bethlehem Good Tidings Glory to God The Magi Little Lord Jesus The Living Song Come early and join the congregation for the Christmas observance.
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Knox United Church
Douglas R. Watson
United Church
Tummel and Roblin
Tummel United Church
Roblin United Church
Jesus
The
Bethlehem
God
Pensioner's plight prompts reader letter to Roblin Review
Annie W Arnott of Roblin Manitoba voices concern over Old Age Pension payments to Mrs Evans, recounting years of hardship, a reduced pension during wartime and a request for monthly compensation. She cites government rules and cites a Winnipeg Ottawa Health letter, ending with a theatre quip about You Never Can Tell.
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A. W. Arnott
Evans
Dominion
Lady curlers organize rinks for season's play
A Roblin La ales Curling Club meeting held at the rink on Tuesday December 5 drew up rinks with the first name as skip. Names listed include Bethel Large Arnott Yeo Bowley Newton Bruce Haj Javitch Cryderman Goodbun Schwalm Pearson Diliin McFadyen Young Davis Edwards Cross Peterson Zorn Ford Ewanchuk McDuffe Bauming Hughes Cross Hay Kelso Rice Jupe Truffyn Lupichuk Haines McKay Kozak McBurney Sanders Martin Schott Mitchell Yarema Bogle Johnson.
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Roblin Laales Curling Club
Bethel
Large
Arnott
Yeo
Bowley
Newton
Bruce
HajJavitch
Cryderman
Goodbun
Schwalm
Pearson
Diliin
McFadyen
Young
Davis
Edwards
Cross
Peterson
Zorn
Ford
Ewanchuk
McDuffe
Bauming
Hughes Cross
Hay
Notes from the postmaster at Roblin
Postmaster warns postoffice closed on Christmas and New Year’s Day. Messages on Ic rate cards discouraged due to inspection and double postage at destination. Do not wrap parcels in tissue paper, as it tears and loses addresses. Wrap parcels properly and ensure mail receives proper attention.
80 Year Old Woman Dresses 3000 Christmas Dolls
Miss Ruth Eveling aged 80 from Winnersh Berkshire has spent 30 years dressing 3,000 dolls and giving them as Christmas gifts to London’s poorer children. Despite failing eyesight she works long hours to make more dolls this Christmas, earning the nickname Mrs. Santa Claus from many families.
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Ruth Eveling
Winnersh
Berkshire
London
Miss Eveling
Santa Claus
Mary-Diane Trimble to Highlight Roblin Winter Carnival
Mary-Diane Trimble will appear at Roblin's Winter Carnival on Monday December 27 as part of the Ice Follies featuring the Winnipeg Skating troupe. Sponsored by the Village Council and Roblin Curling Club, the event promotes local interest and ticket sales are urged.
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Roblin
Mary-Diane Trimble
Rink Schedule Overview for Weekly Hockey Activities
The notice lists multiple ice times for different age groups and sessions across Monday through Saturday. It covers morning floodings, noon skating for school children, preschool sessions, public skating, midget and bantams, girls hockey, and senior team practices, with several days marked as closed or repeating Monday patterns.
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Aie
Community thanks to neighbors for help in canvassing
Mr and Mrs Nick Glutyk and Family express sincere gratitude to neighbors and friends for their helping hand and support. They especially thank those who canvassed for the cause and cover expenses. Your kindness will not be forgotten.
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Nick Glutyk
Comedy and tragedy reflected in a single phrase
A thoughtful aphorism contrasts two lenses on life. It notes that perception turns events into comedy for some and into tragedy for others, inviting reflection on mood, empathy, and interpretation.
Christmas Greetings in Roblin Review Deadline Notice
Due to circumstances beyond control the Christmas Greetings list will be created by each advertiser in Roblin and district. The deadline for Christmas Issue greetings is Monday December 20. Advertisers supported by The Review will be included automatically. Others may use The Review to express thanks to customers.
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Johnnie
Roblin
Makaroff
Rochedale Ladies Club Holds Annual Meeting
The Rochedale Ladies Club met at Mrs. F. L. Skinner's home on Thursday afternoon December 2 with good attendance. After singing Jingle Bells and a gift exchange, minutes and correspondence were read. Officers elected for the coming year included President A. Craig and Vice President Mass Clem Robertson, Secretary Treasurer Mrs. Ben Cameron, and committee members. The meeting adjourned with lunch and a social half hour.
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F. L. Skinner
A. Craig
Vic- Pres
Mass
Clem Robertson
Sec
Ben Cameron
George Choropita
J. Craig
A. ‘McFadyen
J. K. Alexander
H. M. Keay
Manitoba Vehicle Registration Opens For 1949
Registration of motor vehicles in Manitoba for 1949 began December 15. Registrar R. B. Baillie says a small aluminum plate bearing the figure 49 will replace a new license plate. The disc covers the 48 figure on the old plate and nuts and bolts are supplied by the Registrar's office. Presenting the 1948 Registration Card is required at registration time.
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Manitoba
Registrar of Motor Vehicles
R. B. Baillie
Baillie
Norway Presents Giant Christmas Tree to Britain
Last year a giant tree from Norway drew crowds in Trafalgar Square beside Nelson Column. This year two London boys visit Oslo to pick a 60foot pine from a nearby forest, to be shipped to England on December 18 and erected in the same spot for Christmas celebrations.
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Norway
Britain
Trafalgar Square
London
Nelson
Oslo
England
Christmas Across the War Years for Canadian Forces
The article recounts how Canadians abroad marked Christmas from 1939 to 1946. It covers overseas arrivals, the formation of the Canadian Corps, battles from Hong Kong to Dieppe, battles in North Africa Sicily Italy and Northwest Europe, and eventual repatriation after the war. It notes key events and the evolving hope of returning home for the holidays.
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Canada
Britain
McNaughton
Hong Kong
North Africa
Sicily
Italy
Ortona
Europe
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Lady Curlers
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H. C. Cranwell
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Wm. Truffyn
Mr. Cranwell
N. K
Roblin Theatre
J. M. Thom
Wm. Dow
Portage la Prairie
Jack
Richard Anderson
Anderson
City
Dow
Robert Lawrence
Verna Yourchek
Paul Wallenchenko
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Coop
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Rochedale Ladies Club
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